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ESPN Documentary Explores Tupac and Tyson Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:04AM*ESPN’s 30 for 30 has been releasing groundbreaking sports related documentaries since the program’s inception last year and that brief tradition of excellence continues with “One Night in Vegas.” Directed by Reggie “Rock” Bythewood (“Biker Boyz”, “Notorious”), this offering is the story of two men that once loomed larger than life in the annuls of [...]
Usain Bolt Signs Big Money Sponsorship Deal Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:19AM*Usain Bolt, who celebrated his 24th birthday over the weekend, signed a three-year deal of a lifetime with German apparel Puma on Tuesday. This is said to be the biggest contract for a track-and-field athlete. For his birthday, he just chilled at home because it was the first time in seven years he’d been in [...]
OMG, the trailer trash is Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:59AMIn reply to Being FRANK: Strip search Paris Hilton! : OMG, the trailer trash is coming to town! Get the banjos and row faster, boys!!!!
‘The View’ for Men on Hold Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:49PM*Talk of a male version of ‘The View’ may be premature, according to insiders who say there is no such activity in the works. A rep for comedian Alec Mapa, who has been put on the list of possible co-hosts of the supposed new show with former ‘Today’ personality Bryant Gumbel, says reports about the [...]
Drake’s ‘Thank Me Later’ Goes Platinum Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:49AM*Canadian rapper, Drake has reason to celebrate, as he sold over 1 million copies of his debut album since its release, which stands at no.18 on the Billboard Top 200. Drake is the only rapper to sell more than 1 million this year after Eminem released “Recovery” which has already hit double platinum. “Thank you [...]
Xzibit in ABC Crime Drama Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:49AM*Xzibit is a versatile man who does his acting thing and lately, his rapping thing on the side. It’s been a few years since the rapper released new work, but he does have something brewing for the future. In the mean time, he’s started working on some filming for an upcoming episode of ABC’s crime [...]
Teairra Mari is Making Moves Despite Challenges Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:04AM*R&B singer and actress Teairra Mari is sucking it up and moving on with her career. She has a few obstacles lately, with her Rocafella Records deal falling through and a tucked away Warner Bros. album. “I went through many different transitions. There was a point I wanted to give up. But I kept telling [...]
Regina King is Pissed: Actress Says Emmys Still White as Ever Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:34PM*Regina King is not happy with Hollywood. The award winning actress is so perturbed about the lack of inclusion of blacks and people of color at the recent Emmy awards that she wrote an open letter to Huffington Post to say so. Oh yeah, King, 39, also points out how Rutina Wesley, the twenty something [...]
The wonder, and the fall Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:37PMWhen the doors at Foxwoods first swung open in 1992, more than poker fanatics and bingo mavens began trekking to the sparkling new casino nestled in the thick forests of the Mashantucket Pequot reservation.
Kanye Says He ‘Bled Hard’ as Result of Swift VMAs Debacle; Apologizes Again Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:19PM*As he should, Kanye West is still feeling the pain over his knuckle-headed trophy grab from Taylor Swift last year – and he’s expressing his pain all over Twitter.Saturday, West has unleashed a torrent of emotions on his official Twitter account, acknowledging he was wrong for taking an award from the country music sweetheart at [...]
Obama Goes to Work on the Economy Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:49PM*In a speech at the White House on Friday, President Barack Obama said there is “no quick fix” for the economy, but his team is working on a new series of proposals to boost growth and hiring. Obama spoke following the Labor Department’s latest employment report, which showed that private payrolls had jumped a better-than-expected [...]
A New Album from Kelly Price is Long Overdue Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:19PM*Kelly Price recently discussed her latest album and why her project with Tamia and Deborah Cox didn’t work out.Her new album, entitled “Kelly” is a bit more personal she said.“This is the most personal album ever. There was no one song that embodied the album,” she told singersroom.com. “I went home and came to the [...]
R. Kelly Loves Africa Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:04AM*R. Kelly has a fear of flying but he can’t seem to stay away too long from the Mother Land. He just returned to the states after his third trip this year to Africa, where he performed for President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of Angola for his 68th birthday. He also performed for 20,000 fans [...]
Lauryn Hill’s Got a New Album? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:49AM*Lauryn Hill admirers will be blessed to know that the artist is back on beat with new music and may be prepping a new album. According to producer and friend, Dana Rivera, who co-wrote Hill’s leaked track “Repercussions,” she’s back.Rivera said “Repercussions” wasn’t a mistake.“No, this is not an out take from ‘The Miseducation’ album, [...]
The Land of the Tasmanian Devil Turns Glam Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:55AMFor most people, knowledge of this exotic Australian island begins and ends with his animated antics, which isn’t surprising considering that the journey to Tasmania from America or Europe can take more than 24 hours.
A shrewd withdrawal Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:12AMBruce Elder checks into the safest place in town - The Bank Guest House.
"I Love Aussie" Deals Boomerang Back with Australia Vacations Starting at $1,399 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:00AMDown Under Answers, V Australia and Tourism Australia's Second Time Around Promo Offers 10 Vacations to the Furthest Corners of Australia
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Sept. 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:47AMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
NFL Controversy on the Horizon: Top 10 Storylines Yet To Unfold Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:01AMThe regular season is within throwing distance right now. The teams and fans are ready, and with Friday's opening match up between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints just around the corner, it seems as if the remainder of Week 4's preseason games are more or less irrelevant. However, as meaningless as these preseason games are, one very telling factor remains. With Week 1 just about ...
'I Genuinely Feel That I Want To Be In A Bigger League Than Aishwarya Rai And Kareena Kapoor, Because I Feel That I ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:08AMSeptember 3, 2010 : Sheena Nayyar, who is making her debut with the horror film Mallika tells Jyothi Venkatesh that casting couch exist only for those females who want to be part of it.
A wealth of opportunities Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:11AMIt is a surprise to find tiny oil-rich Brunei has what appears to be a shanty town but its residents have all the comforts of life.
Indulge Your Senses with a Luxurious Tasmanian East Coast Getaway Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:00AMPlanning your luxury winter escape or decadent romantic getaway? Delight in Tasmania’s unspoilt East Coast with a relaxing driving holiday from Hobart to Launceston, indulging in five star luxury with an exclusive special offer at the prestigious new Saffire resort. Discover Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay while savouring epicurean delights and exquisite wines along the ...
Do It! listings — what's happening in Niagara Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:55PMART A MANO LIBERA GALLERY: A. Michael Shumate and Sandy Rasmussen, Sept. 11-Oct. 10. Gallery open Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 150 Ontario St. ANGIE STRAUSS GALLERY AND CRAFT CENTRE: Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.[...]
Fahkir Brown Looking For One More Win In 2010 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:54PMORLANDO, FL - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010- If you hang around Florida Tuskers head coach Jay Gruden long enough, you will figure out that he is a man that is confident in his defense. It is a group that is loaded with talent, depth, and experience at all positions.
Makena's vision is a wider reach Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:38AMThe new owners and managers of the 1,800-acre Makena Beach and Golf Resort are making plans for substantial revitalization that will change its focus from an uber-luxury resort to one with broader community appeal.
National briefs: PGA coming to Charlotte Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:50AMAssociated Press RALEIGH — Since Quail Hollow Club returned to the PGA Tour in 2003, big-name golfers from Tiger Woods to Phil Mickelson have said ...
Golf Capsules: Official: Charlotte to host 2017 PGA Championship Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:11AMRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Since Quail Hollow Club returned to the PGA Tour in 2003, big-name golfers from Tiger Woods to Phil Mickelson have said the Charlotte course could be the site for a major championship.
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies-the Inc. 5000 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:01AMNEW YORK----Inc. magazine today ranked NorthStar Moving No. 3,589 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. NorthStar Moving was also ranked NO. 73 in the Logistics & Transportation category.
Stars, celebs and former skaters chow down at one Roy's or another Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:44AMThe Tavern at Princeville by Roy Yamaguchi, a new concept restaurant by the award-winning chef, is set to open in mid-September at the Princeville Prince Golf Clubhouse on Kauai.
Emerging green business conference planned in Wrightsville Beach Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:16PMThe conference will highlight emerging green industries and technology in areas such as solar energy, nuclear energy, water resources, recycling and solid waste.
Bullish on Phuket; Pedophilia suspects nabbed Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:03AMBullish on Phuket Foreign investors find Phuket a lucrative spot in which to do business due to its international appeal as a beach destination, its eye-catching natural beauty and year-round tropical...
Local golf notes Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:31AMHOLES-IN-ONE
More things to do Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:43PMTHEATER Top of Utah 'THE MUSIC MAN,' 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. $14-$17; $13-$15/seniors, $10/children. 801-298-1302. read more
SK revises trip contract, budget to follow COA rules Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:48AMCEBU City's Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials revised their agreement and the fees charged by the organizer of their seminar in Boracay Island in compliance with budget rules and to avoid a possible read more
Gov’t. suggests ways to prevent erosion in Sta. Fe Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:48AMTHERE may be some structures along the coastline of Santa Fe town on Bantayan Island that are needed to prevent sand erosion, according to an environment agency official. read more
Dining@Large: Wedding caterers to the stars: Duff Goldman and Carla Hall help Chef Art Smith tie the knot Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:19AMOprah’s former personal chef and "Top Chef Masters" competitor Art Smith married his longtime partner in Washington last weekend in a production so grand, it should have been directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Two Baltimore culinary figures were among the cast of thousands.
Phuket's still a magnet for investors Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:07PMForeign investors find Phuket a lucrative spot in which to do business due to its international appeal as a beach destination, its eye-catching natural beauty and year-round tropical climate, says Allan Zeman, owner of the five-star Andara Resort & Villas which opened on the island earlier this year.
Art Galleries Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:10PMSee weekly Exhibits listings in The New Times ’ Times Table calendar. Abbott’s Lake Country Studio. 624 S. Main St., Central Square. 668-9459. Cazenovia College Art Gallery.
Gencom Completes Recapitalization of Over $1 Billion Assets in Luxury Hospitality & Residential Real Estate Portfolio Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:35PMMIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gencom Completes Recapitalization of Over $1 Billion Assets in Luxury Hospitality and Residential Real Estate Portfolio
Gencom Completes Recapitalization of Over $1 Billion Assets in Luxury Hospitality & Residential Real Estate Portfolio Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:27PMMIAMI----Gencom, a leading investment and development firm specializing in hospitality and residential real estate – and one of the largest owners/developers of luxury-branded hotel properties in the U.S. – has completed the recapitalization of more than $1 billion of its luxury portfolio, today announced Karim Alibhai, founder and principal of Gencom.
A Latin lover is good for alibi Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:17PMStraight from the ''Did that just happen, or is there a hidden camera somewhere'' files comes this little gem. This week the editor of the Guide was going about his morning tasks when he received an unusual call from the police. They wanted to know if an Antonio Banderas movie really had screened on the night of ''either April 23 or April 24 this year'' - as an inmate at Silverwater had used it ...
GARY ALLAN ANNOUNCES DATES FOR SECOND LEG OF THE GET OFF ON THE PAIN TOUR Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:32AMPosted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:15 am | Updated: 8:20 am, Wed Aug 25, 2010. Nashville, TN --- August 20, 2010 --- Country star Gary Allan announced the second leg of his highly anticipated fall tour today.
College notes: Colgate, Army in Classic Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:03AMThe Cape Cod Collegiate Hockey Classic featuring the U.S. Military Academy and Colgate will be played at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center.
In the news: Wozniacki top seed at U.S. Open Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:00AMCaroline Wozniacki of Denmark was seeded No. 1 at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time Tuesday, getting the top spot at the U.S. Open after Serena Williams pulled out with a foot injury.
Sports briefs: Tech, UR in Bahamas doubleheader Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:22PMThe final 12-man roster includes: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups, Danny Granger, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler and Andre Iguodala. Corvallis police said they received the call about a naked intruder early Sunday. Responding officers ordered 19-year-old Tyler Patrick Thomas ...
Hip-Hop to Stop the Violence in NY Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:11PM*Russell Simmons and company will be teaming up to put on an anti-violence demonstration for urban neighborhoods. Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Juelz Santana, and Maino will work with the hip-hop mogul to send a message through the streets to stop the violence and put down firearms. The rally, dubbed ‘Tsunami of Peace: Ride, Walk & [...]
Novice golfer relishes new challenges after ace Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:31PMWhere: Majestic, No. 7, 85 yards, 4-iron
Bono, Medvedev discuss fighting AIDS Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:47PMRussian President Dmitry Medvedev, a music lover with a passion for the classic rock of Pink Floyd and Deep Purple, met with singer Bono on Tuesday ahead of U2's first concert in Russia.
Carnival Announces Unique and Magic Ways Guests Get in on the Fun on Its Newest 'Fun Ship,' Carnival Magic Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:19AMWith 249 days until its newest "Fun Ship," the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, sets sail, Carnival Cruise Lines today revealed a peek through the porthole at some of the ship's unique spaces and fun features.
Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods Finalize Divorce 9 Months after Sex Scandal Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:14AMJeff Shain, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Tiger Woods' long-anticipated divorce settlement has been finalized.